engaging the ***

[annie]

I've found that when I spend more time riding "in the drops," I automatically use my gluts and hammies more than when I ride slightly more upright. I also agree that if you focus your attention on using those muscles, no matter what your position, you will use them more efficiently. The benefit is more strength in your pedaling, and a more even load on your muscles, which lets you use all of them for a longer time. Or so the theory goes...................

Annie

[kelownagirl]

My butt muscles always hurt when I climb steep hills....

[KnottedYet]

My butt enjoys our leisurely walks up steep hills. The singing birds, the sparkling rays of sunshine, the lovely flowers, the gentle breezes...

[elk]

My butt enjoys our leisurely walks up steep hills. The singing birds, the sparkling rays of sunshine, the lovely flowers, the gentle breezes...

flowers, birds, breezes....that turn into singing winds....but Knot, I thought you climbed said hills in Seattle!!

I must be sitting on my saddle right 'cause this butt is writing a letter to the editor...

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